(MAMC), DHM (NIHFW) Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Room No 212, Level II, E-Block, Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh-160030, India, Mob - +91-9953300275
*Corresponding and 1st Author Dr. Mohit Chauhan MD (MAMC), DHM (NIHFW) Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Room No 212, Level II, E-Block, Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh-160030, India, Mob - +91-9953300275, E-mail: maahi474@gmail.com
Online published on 4 September, 2020.
Medico-legal age estimation involves varied professional of society. Researchers have been trying newer over existing methods to validate best which is scientifically substantial and adhering best ethics. Ultrasound being radiation free out of all modalities has been tried but for pediatric ages and at sites unsuitable for age estimation in adults which are of greater medicolegal importance and occurrence. This prospective study compared ultrasound with radiographs at iliac crest which has appearance and fusion of epiphyses during 14th-22nd years making it anatomically relevant site to study by a radiation free method for age estimation. Results showed ultrasound was found to be more sensitive detecting smaller ossification centers at an advanced stage of appearance.
Age estimation, Magnetic Resonance, Ultrasound, Iliac Crest, Epiphyseal Ossification
